The fractious council voiced opposition to the substantial reorganization proposed by Cayler opting instead just to hire a new director.

The public works director position has been vacant since the retirement in 2009 of Dave Madrigal.

Strong attempted to reduce the position's $114,416 in salary and benefits Cayler had proposed which included expanded responsibilities, but opposition by Orenstein caused her efforts to sputter due to lack of support.

Burton opposed hiring any new employees at this time due to concerned long term liability associated with the pension plan. He was also concerned that hiring this new manager would add to the city's ongoing budget deficit.

Finance Director Joanne Cavallari provided a guesstimate that the city's potential unfunded pension liability for its current employees was about $3 million currently.